Ladakh one of the most favourite trekking destination, having some of the most picturesque and challenging treks. Ladakh is a paradise for adventure lover given by its world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram.
1 night(s) in Srinagar
1 night(s) in Kargil
2 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Pangong
2 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Nubra Valley
1 night(s) in Leh
1 night(s) in Tso Moriri
1 night(s) in Jispa
2 night(s) in Manali
Day 01 : Arrival At Srinagar
Reach Srinagar by afternoon and use day to relax in the houseboat. Use evening for the world famous Shikara ride on the Dal Lake. Also, visit Floating Market during Shikara ride. Dinner in the houseboat.
Day 02 : From Srinagar To Kargil
Leave Srinagar early morning after bed tea and move onwards for breakfast at Sonmarg. Start from Sonmarg after breakfast to reach Kargil early evening via Drass, and view the magnificient Zoji La pass on the way. Witness the gradual change in the landscape from a green valley to a high altitude cold desert as you move ahead. Just before reaching Kargil, visit the 1999 Kargil War Memorial. Overnight at Kargil. Dinner in hotel.
Day 03 : Kargil To Leh
After breakfast begin journey to Leh. Head onwards to Lamayuru, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Just ahead of Lamayuru, you will witness Moon Landscape and Magnetic Hill. Magnetic Hill is known for a unique phenomenon. See your vehicle defy gravity here. On the way also witness Sangam where the Zanskar blends into the main Indus river. Reach Leh early evening and relax in hotel.
Day 04 : Leh Sightseeing
Take a city tour including Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery, Sindhu Darshan and finally end the day at Shanti Stupa before dusk. Shanti Stupa is the most iconic structure in Leh. Head to bed early for next day's early morning journey. Overnight Leh.
Day 05 : Drive To Pangong Tso
Leave early morning for Pangong Tso after breakfast at hotel via Chang La, the third highest motorable (5360 m. or 17590 ft. above sea level) road in the world. Drive downwards to Pangong Tso. This lake of "3 Idiots" fame is world renowned for its changing colours throughout the day according to the sun's position and reflection. Stay overnight at lakeside camp. Dinner at camp.
Day 06 : Drive From Pangong Tso To Leh
Leave early morning from Pangong Tso and have breakfast and see Hemis monastery on the way to Leh. Hemis is the largest monastery in Ladakh and has one of the most beautiful locations. It also consists of a museum which houses the largest collection of ancient Buddhist artifacts in India. Head to Leh after seeing Hemis and reach hotel by late afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Shopping At Leh
Use the day to shop at Leh market. Buy souvenirs for your friends and family back home. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Head to bed early for the next day’s early morning journey.
Day 08 : Drive To Nubra Valley
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Khardung La, the HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD (5602 mt. or 18380 ft. above sea level) IN THE WORLD. Drive downwards to Nubra Valley. Head onwards to Diskit Gompa (monastery) and to the sand dunes of Hundar. Ride the unique double-humped Bactrian camels. Drive back to Diskit for overnight at hotel/guest house. Dinner at hotel/guest house.
Day 09 : Drive To Leh
Leave early morning after breakfast and reach Leh early afternoon. On reaching Leh, head to the massive Leh Palace and Fort.
Day 10 : Transfer To Tso Moriri
Leave Leh early morning and start driving towards Tso Moriri Lake. On the way visit hot springs at Chumathang. Witness various war memorials on the way from the time of the Sino-Indian (Indo-China) war. Just before Tso Moriri witness the spectacular azure blue waters of Thatsang Karu, a very small lake on a very high plateau. Head onwards to Tso Moriri and have evening tea at Korzok village lakeside. This lake is completely brackish just like Pangong Tso. Stay overnight in lakeside camp.
Day 11 : Transfer To Jispa
Leave Tso Moriri after breakfast and witness sulphur and phosphorous rich deposits at several places on both sides of the road. Lucky travelers may also get to see the Bharal (Himalayan Blue Sheep). Head towards the magnificient Tso Kar and see the extremely rare Black-Necked Crane. Drive back to Jispa. Overnight at Jispa.
Day 12 : Transfer To Manali
Check-out after breakfast and head towards Manali. Drive through the beautiful Lahaul valley onwards to Rohtang La. Overnight at Manali.
Day 13 : Manali
Use the day to relax and explore Manali town.
Day 14 : Transfer To Chandigarh, Airport/ Railway Station
After breakfast proceed to Chandigarh airport for your flight. Tour ends at Chandigarh with a great travel experience.